Paul Farmer's new book explores his work with others in West Africa. Farmer and his team went there to respond to the longest and largest Ebola epidemic in recorded history.

The death of cultural icon Lawrence Ferlinghetti on Monday reminds us of the many artists and writers he influenced and was influenced by—including Thomas Merton.

The latest selection of the Catholic Book Club, this novel by Niall Williams is full of lively, dancing imagery sure to bring glee to the reader.

In 'Superpower Showdown,' Bob Davis and Lingling Wei describe a new Cold War as the United States and China figure out how to manage the repercussions of China’s rise, including U.S. protectionism and tensions over Taiwan, military strength and human rights.

Frank J. Butler's new memoir details a life of devoted service in the Catholic Church in the United States over many decades.

"Writing means being overheard," writes Zadie Smith in her new book.